Bird flu outbreak has reached Maryland: How concerned should we be?
The widening U.S. bird flu outbreak has made its way to Maryland, which has counted two cases on commercial poultry farms—one in Caroline County and another in Queen Anne's County—since the start of the year.
Maryland is ramping up response to an increase of sick and dead birds in the state
More wildlife technicians will become available in Maryland to dispose of dead birds that could be carrying illnesses such as avian influenza, or bird flu.
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UPDATE: Bird flu detected in second Maryland broiler flock. All the latest info.
The news comes in the midst of HPAI cases in a commercial poultry operation in Kent County, Del., plus one in Caroline County, Maryland.
First case of avian fluenza at Maryland poultry operation since 2023 detected
The first case of H5N1 avian influenza at a Maryland poultry operation since 2023 has been detected in Caroline County.Officials from the Maryland Department of
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Maryland Expands Dead Wild Bird Collection as Bird Flu Cases Spread
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has announced the extension of a contract with the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) allowing for the safe disposal of dead wild birds
First bird flu case reported at Maryland poultry facility
A case of the avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, was confirmed in Caroline County, and it marks the first case at one of Maryland’s commercial poultry facilities since 2023.
Maryland DNR expands dead bird management amid heightened concerns about bird flu
According to a news release, the DNR has increased its contract with the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to enhance the disposal of dead birds that might carry Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). The contract expansion, amounting to $30,000, will provide additional wildlife technicians in the state through September.
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Second case of avian flu detected in Maryland
The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced a second case in Maryland of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza (HPAI) of a commercial operation in Queen Anne’s County following routine sampl
Bird flu case detected at Maryland poultry farm
Atticks said sick birds had been quarantined and that Marylanders should not change their diets because of the single bird flu case found in a person.
Third case of Bird Flu reported in Maryland, Department of Agriculture says
A flock of chickens at a second Caroline County farm tested positive for Bird Flu, the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) said Wednesday. This is the third reported case in the state.
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Avian influenza confirmed in Puerto Rico
The virus was detected in a backyard flock in the U.S. territory, as well as in commercial poultry in Maryland and two Canadian provinces.
Bird flu detected at Maryland poultry farm, Maryland officials say
Bird flu has been detected at a Maryland poultry farm, according to the Maryland Department of Agriculture. It's the first reported case at a Maryland commercial poultry operation since 2023.